The Balvenie DoubleWood 12-Year-Old is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky known for pioneering the "wood finishing" technique.
Key Details
• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Speyside, Scotland)
• ABV: 40% (or up to 43% depending on the market)
• Aging / Maturation:
• Around 10 to 11 years in traditional American ex-bourbon oak barrels and hogsheads (imparting vanilla and spice)
• Followed by a finishing period of about 9 months to a year in European oak ex-Oloroso sherry casks (imparting honeyed depth and rich fruit)
• Transferred to large oak "tuns" for 3 to 4 months to marry the flavors
• Tasting Profile:
• Nose: Sweet fruit, Oloroso sherry, honey, and vanilla
• Palate: Smooth and mellow with creamy mouthfeel, nutty sweetness, cinnamon spice, and dark fruits
• Finish: Warm, buttery, and lingering with gentle oak and spice
